Title: Bloody Nora!
Post by: Andy Zarse on May 28, 2003, 05:42:00 pm
f**k Me! as Roger Melly would say.
I have just had a phone call to tell me that some fool has written out an MOT certificate for the Commer! And it's completely legit!
It's been like waiting for a call from the maternity ward, pacing up and down, chain smoking. The most surprising news is it only failed on jagged rusty doors and sills, the windscreen washers, a dirty cooker hob, mouldy curtains and a noisy exhaust, all easily rectified over bank hol weekend.
Look out RAC, get that tow truck ready! LM here we come!
I have just had a phone call to tell me that some fool has written out an MOT certificate for the Commer! And it's completely legit!
It's been like waiting for a call from the maternity ward, pacing up and down, chain smoking. The most surprising news is it only failed on jagged rusty doors and sills, the windscreen washers, a dirty cooker hob, mouldy curtains and a noisy exhaust, all easily rectified over bank hol weekend.
Look out RAC, get that tow truck ready! LM here we come!
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Mr. Rick on May 28, 2003, 06:19:35 pm
I have GOT to see this legendary vehicle and add it to any potential future rogues gallery! See you on MB!!
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on May 28, 2003, 06:24:53 pm
F**kin' ell Andy - nice one!
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: IanB on May 28, 2003, 07:24:28 pm
Will it be the same now it's LEGAL!!
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Chris (Liverpool Boys) on May 28, 2003, 10:14:42 pm
Don't think it will be now its llegal ian.
But speaking of Commers Felix and his commer chippy has been a bit quiet lately. Not blown another engine I hope, or is he just out stocking up on spuds and fish!!!!
But speaking of Commers Felix and his commer chippy has been a bit quiet lately. Not blown another engine I hope, or is he just out stocking up on spuds and fish!!!!
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Gilles on May 28, 2003, 10:21:33 pm
f**ck Me! as Roger Melly would say.
I have just had a phone call to tell me that some fool has written out an MOT certificate for the Commer! And it's completely legit!
It's been like waiting for a call from the maternity ward, pacing up and down, chain smoking. The most surprising news is it only failed on jagged rusty doors and sills, the windscreen washers, a dirty cooker hob, mouldy curtains and a noisy exhaust, all easily rectified over bank hol weekend.
Look out RAC, get that tow truck ready! LM here we come!
I have just had a phone call to tell me that some fool has written out an MOT certificate for the Commer! And it's completely legit!
It's been like waiting for a call from the maternity ward, pacing up and down, chain smoking. The most surprising news is it only failed on jagged rusty doors and sills, the windscreen washers, a dirty cooker hob, mouldy curtains and a noisy exhaust, all easily rectified over bank hol weekend.
Look out RAC, get that tow truck ready! LM here we come!
Andy You know my garage is open top your Commer...
... Oups all my keys are in metric size :P
So drive safe and pray for not having any problems,even if I've still any ressources to help you.
probably the best local adress is "Dream Machine", a guy who imports Vettes, Trans Am, and US classic trucks. (PM, do you already know him or do you want to have a visit?)
He even have a mustang to sell if you change to change for your return, you can leave me your Commer for free!!!!
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: BryanC on May 28, 2003, 11:41:08 pm
Any news of the glorious pope-mobile this year !
Saw it coming off the boat 3 years ago (?) and followed it up the motorway to Newbury, taking care not to cross the jet-wash !
Now that is a Le Mans legend.
Bryan C
Westie 7 - Caen Wednesday night.
Saw it coming off the boat 3 years ago (?) and followed it up the motorway to Newbury, taking care not to cross the jet-wash !
Now that is a Le Mans legend.
Bryan C
Westie 7 - Caen Wednesday night.
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Lord Steve on May 29, 2003, 12:41:51 am
Andy
Congrats de MOT mon ami!
We'll try to find you on MB and will bring beer!
Lord Steve
Congrats de MOT mon ami!
We'll try to find you on MB and will bring beer!
Lord Steve
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Andy Zarse on May 29, 2003, 02:57:02 pm
Andy You know my garage is open top your Commer...
... Oups all my keys are in metric size :P
So drive safe and pray for not having any problems,even if I've still any ressources to help you.
probably the best local adress is "Dream Machine", a guy who imports Vettes, Trans Am, and US classic trucks. (PM, do you already know him or do you want to have a visit?)
He even have a mustang to sell if you change to change for your return, you can leave me your Commer for free!!!!
Thanks Gilles (and the others)
I have had an idea! In 2004, I understand the Classic is in July. It is hardly worth driving the vielle camionette back to UK for a few weeks, so can I leave it in your garage after the race until the Classic? It will save the ferry fare. In the meantime you will be welcome to use it, though you might catch a disease from the old heap of junk. There are strange varieties of champignon growing in there, it's dark and it leaks. But no truffles found yet. Perhaps you would care to drive it back to the UK yourself in September in time for the Goodwood Revival.
If not is there a local caravan storage field?
Maybe you should add Monsieur Dream Machine to the map. However, if he specialises in Commers etc, maybe he should be called Nightmare Machine?
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Gilles on May 29, 2003, 03:05:11 pm
I can't answer you today for 2004. My classic is still under restoration (almost the same as on the picture), but could easily be ready for this date.
Concerning Dream Machine, I'ld need to realize a new map, because it's too north to be on the actual one. IF, it's in the area of the Auchan superstore. BTW, he's probably the only garagist who would have imperial size tools.
Keep in touch, you'll probably find me on the village working for a magazine, "Automobile Historique" and I gonna ask if your van is an historic one.
BTW it also give the idea of a CA Classic team for 2004.
Concerning Dream Machine, I'ld need to realize a new map, because it's too north to be on the actual one. IF, it's in the area of the Auchan superstore. BTW, he's probably the only garagist who would have imperial size tools.
Keep in touch, you'll probably find me on the village working for a magazine, "Automobile Historique" and I gonna ask if your van is an historic one.
BTW it also give the idea of a CA Classic team for 2004.
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Andy Zarse on May 29, 2003, 03:09:55 pm
Keep in touch, you'll probably find me on the village working for a magazine, "Automobile Historique" and I gonna ask if your van is an historic one.
BTW it also give the idea of a CA Classic team for 2004.
Historic? It's Legendary!!
To my knowledge it is the only Commer in the world to have been owned by a Japanese man living in Croydon.
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Kpy on May 29, 2003, 05:05:07 pm
Dream Machine
33 r Albert Einstein 72650 LA CHAPELLE SAINT AUBIN 02 43 23 96 00
fax : 02 43 87 68 62
It's to the west of the industrial/commercial area which includes Auchan. Near the motorway.
If you need it the village is on any 1/200000 map.
33 r Albert Einstein 72650 LA CHAPELLE SAINT AUBIN 02 43 23 96 00
fax : 02 43 87 68 62
It's to the west of the industrial/commercial area which includes Auchan. Near the motorway.
If you need it the village is on any 1/200000 map.
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Gilles on May 29, 2003, 05:16:33 pm
really sorry KPy to deceive you but you've got the wrong adress. And it's hot news because I were at the former location just 10 minutes ago!
They're moving during this 4-days week end. So it's a defile of vettes. I've got the new adress, still not seenable on the map, but it's quite impossible to find if you aren't a local.
Powermite, could you be interested to visit that place? When are you supposed to arrive?
They're moving during this 4-days week end. So it's a defile of vettes. I've got the new adress, still not seenable on the map, but it's quite impossible to find if you aren't a local.
Powermite, could you be interested to visit that place? When are you supposed to arrive?
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Kpy on May 29, 2003, 05:21:18 pm
Got the address off pages jaunes. So if they are moving, where to, Gilles?
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: powermite on May 29, 2003, 05:22:29 pm
For those asking about the popemobile,I was with the owner earlier today and its definately going this year.He was telling me that there is a new front awning with a map of the circuit printed on it and a side awning in union jack style.
The vehicle itself will be arrivng on monday morning,with the other occupants arriving at various times during the week.
check out www.popemobile.co.uk for latest pics
PM
The vehicle itself will be arrivng on monday morning,with the other occupants arriving at various times during the week.
check out www.popemobile.co.uk for latest pics
PM
Title: Re:Bloody Nora!
Post by: Gilles on May 29, 2003, 08:22:31 pm
They moved to the ZA (zone artisanale) de Louplande, a little town 10 kms from Le Mans in the road to Sablé/Sarthe if I'm not wrong.
